Easy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars (Healthy & Delicious)
These Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with cozy flavor. Made with oats, fresh apples, and a hint of maple syrup, they're the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack. This easy, one-bowl recipe is kid-friendly, meal prep-approved, and can be made vegan or gluten-free with simple substitutions.Whether you're craving a healthy fall treat or a quick breakfast on-the-go, these bars deliver wholesome comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg or 1 flax egg for vegan option
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup almond butter or any nut/seed butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 ¼ cups diced apples peeled or unpeeled, your choice
Optional:
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts raisins, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in apples: Add the diced apples and any optional add-ins like walnuts or raisins. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Transfer to pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing into 9 bars.